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Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Culver City

Top 20 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

31 preschool-capable facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Los Angeles County

2022 median
$1,113
/ month
infant
$956
/ month
toddler
$974
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $732/month).

Culver City has 31 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 20 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

100% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Preschools in Culver City

1

1st Class Preparatory Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
2

Blue Oak Creative Schoolhouse Sawtelle

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
3

Braddock Drive Elementary School Cspp

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
4

Branches Atelier

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 39 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
5

Ccusd - Office of Child Development

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
6

Ccusd - Office of Child Development

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
7

Ccusd-office of Child Development

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
8

Culver City Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 66 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
9

Culver City Uni. Sch. Dist. - El Marino School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
10

Culver City Uni. Sch. Dist.- Linwood Howe Elem.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 64 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
11

Culver City Uni. Scho. Dist. - El Rincon Elem.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
12

Culver City Uni. Scho. Dist. - La Ballona Elem.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 64 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
13

El Rincon Star

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
14

Gan West Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 36 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
15

Happyland Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 54 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
16

Home Sweet Home Child Care Incorporated

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 66 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
17

La Playa Cooperative Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
18

Mar Vista Family Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 34 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
19

Montessori Academy of Culver City

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 99 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
20

Pacifica Montessori School

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Culver City?
Culver City has 31 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.
What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?
In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.
How much does preschool cost in Culver City?
Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Los Angeles County is about $1,063 at a center and $943 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.
What should I look for when choosing a preschool?
Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.

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